Tips to Identify a Clogged A/C Drain Line

There are plenty of things that can go wrong with your HVAC (heating, ventilation and air-conditioning) system, and that’s because your HVAC system works extremely hard, especially in the hot and humid climate that we’re all accustomed to here in Jacksonville.

One potential problem that can be really damaging is a clogged air conditioning drain line. Having a clogged drain can cause severe water damage to your home.

You may think that it is easy to spot a clogged pipe, but the external signs of such a problem are not exactly ‘in your face’. Here are a few tips that will help you spot if your HVAC or A/C system has a clogged drain line.

Your Drip Pan Regularly Overflows

One job your A/C unit has is to extract water from the air. If your drain line is clogged, then your drip pan will constantly overflow as the water has nowhere to go. This will cause pools of water to spread out from your unit, potentially causing damage to walls and floors.

Air handlers are usually located in out-of-the-way places, such as enclosures or closets, leakage from them is not usually noticed until real damage has been done. Make sure you check your air handlers on a regular basis.

There’s Mold Growth and Damaged Areas Around Your AC Unit

Your A/C unit does not ‘suddenly’ become blocked. Debris builds up over time, clogging your drain line until finally, it becomes blocked. Instead of water pooling around your air handlers and A/C or HVAC system, the flow of water is less conspicuous.

One thing that the presence of unwanted moisture encourages is the growth of mold and mildew. If you notice mold and mildew suddenly growing around your air handlers and units then this can be a sign that your unit is not dealing with moisture as well as it ought to be doing. This could then be an indication that your drain line is clogged and has the potential to become blocked.

Dampness can also cause your walls and floor to rot, especially if they are wooden. If you notice rotting, especially on the floor beneath your unit, then you really need to get it checked out by a reputable HVAC contractor in Jacksonville as soon as possible.

If you need help with your HVAC system, then please contact us here at Ideal Conditions. We can help you with all types of heating, ventilation and air conditioning services. To get in contact with us, just pick up the phone and call us at 904-379-8762, or use our online contact form. Remember we are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.